Soprano Claire Stadtmueller and pianist Michael Strauss perform 19 songs in English, French, German, Russian. Poulenc wrote his "Prayer for peace" just as World War II was about to erupt. Debussy's song is his response to the suffering of children during World War I. Ned Rorem's Ode celebrates peace and the joy it fosters. Kander's "A letter from Sullivan Ballou" sets to beautiful music the poignant letter the Rhode Island attorney penned to his wife Sarah just days before he died in the Battle of Bull Run, about his conflict between serving his country and the fear of leaving his sons fatherless. Soprano Claire Stadtmueller has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and has performed this recital throughout the east coast of the USA. www.BravaSoprano.com
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Ms. Stadtmueller is a richly communicative singer, and her music making here is as strong and direct as the message of the works she presents. This is a lovely and a timely collection beautifully sung by an accomplished artist. It is not to be missed.
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Thomas Hinds
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Ms. Stadtmueller voice makes you feel all the emotion
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At a time when the peace of the world is once again threatened by the beating of war drums, it is the moment for the appearance on the music scene of a CD of international songs for peace. Ms. Stadtmueller brings to these songs a fine clear soprano voice, impeccable diction and a wonderful feel for the text she is singing. This connection with the text is what one looks for in the best recitalists and on this CD we are not disappointed. This is singing of a very high order. The artists have put together a collection of beautiful song for this CD, but one piece I found particularly poignant is "A Letter From Sullivan Ballou". Here is a soldier writing home to his wife on the eve of battle saying all the things we would imagine a soldier in such circumstances saying. It begins as a reading and then becomes a song by John Kander. Ms. Stadmueller's reading and singing here makes us feel the full range of the soldier's emotions. The art of the accompanist is a very special art indeed. Michael Strauss brings masterful sensitivity and a profound understanding of his art to these songs for peace. The soloist could not have wished for better. I heartily recommend this CD to all who love fine singing, first class playing of the piano, and who in their hearts hate war and yearn for peace.
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Thomas Lawlor
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Amazing Voice
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Thanks for the very beautiful CD....Your voice sounds accurate and expressive.
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Ned Rorem
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....thanks for your beautiful CD Sweet Peace. I love it.
